ZIP 42082 (Symsonia, KY) truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes around ZIP 42082: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes here and in Graves County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
14 of 364 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Graves County compares with Kentucky
Graves County against Kentucky and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Graves County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Graves County | Kentucky | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 82.5 | 68.4 | 49.7 | 1.2× the state |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.1 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 40% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.46 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.3% | 1.4× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 2.7% | 5.0% | 6.2% | 46% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 25.1% | 22.9% | 23.7% | 1.1× the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 13.8% | 17.5% | 13.8% | 21% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 39.8% | 41.0% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 19.2% | 24.4% | 24.8% | 21% below the state |
Graves County has lower values than Kentucky for deaths per 100 crashes, on snow, slush or ice and in rain, sleet or snow. It stands out for higher crashes per 100k residents / yr, garbage-truck share and morning rush (6–10 am).
Graves County at a glance: 1 in 28 crashes involve a garbage truck (14 since 2015), vs 2.6% across Kentucky.
Overview
Graves County has recorded 364 truck crashes since 2015, with 171 people injured and 10 killed.
That averages about one truck crash every 12 days in fully reported years.
When crashes happen
Truck crashes peak in January (9.9% of the year) and are lowest in February (5.8%).
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 39.8% of truck crashes, vs 41.0% for Kentucky.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.1% of truck crashes.
Snow, slush or ice was on the road in 2.7% of truck crashes, compared with 5.0% in Kentucky.
Where crashes happen
Since 2015, fatal crashes with a large truck within 10 miles of ZIP 42082 happened on I-24 (3), SR-9003 (3), SR-994 (1), SR-999 (1) and US-60 (1); no road leads clearly.
Garbage & waste trucks
Garbage and refuse trucks were involved in 14 crashes, 3.8% of the total, against 2.6% across Kentucky.
Route planning tips for ZIP 42082 fleets
- Review driver schedules for January, the month with the most truck crashes.
- The morning rush (6–10 am) holds 25.1% of truck crashes here, more than Kentucky; adjust start times where you can.
- Check your own stops for crash hotspots and low bridges with the free Route Planner.
About the data
This report uses the FMCSA crash file (reported crashes of trucks over 10,000 lb) and NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes). It reports the numbers without guessing at reasons.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Graves County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| I-24 | 3 |
| SR-9003 | 3 |
| SR-994 | 1 |
| SR-999 | 1 |
| US-60 | 1 |
| US-62 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Graves County) |
|---|---|
| Jc9003 | 78 |
| US-0045 | 63 |
| Ky0121 | 35 |
| Ky0094 | 26 |
| Ky0097 | 16 |
| Ky0303 | 12 |
| Ky0080 | 12 |
| I-0069 | 11 |
ZIP 42082 at a glance
| Population | 1,803 |
| Density | 25 per sq mi |
| Median household income | $67,000 |
| Median home value | $235,946 |
| Home ownership | 94% |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Graves County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 17 | — | 1.2 |
| 2000s | 24 | +41% | 0.5 |
| 2010s | 26 | +8% | 1.0 |
| 2020s | 30 | +16% | 0.4 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 17 a year in the 1990s and 30 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. NHTSA counts 1.0 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 0.4 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby ZIP codes
Questions fleets ask about ZIP 42082
How many truck crashes happen in ZIP 42082?
Since 2015, 364 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Graves County (171 injured, 10 killed).
When do most truck crashes happen in ZIP 42082?
Truck crashes in Graves County peak in January, with 9.9% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in ZIP 42082?
Since 2015, Graves County has reported 14 garbage-truck crashes, or 3.8% of its truck crashes.
What is the truck crash rate in ZIP 42082 compared with Kentucky?
Per 100,000 residents, Graves County has 82.5 truck crashes a year; Kentucky has 68.4.
What is the best way to plan truck routes in ZIP 42082?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.